Zheng Geping facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zheng Geping
Zheng in 2017
Born	Edmund Tay Kok Peng (1964-05-27) 27 May 1964 (age 61) Singapore
Occupation	Actor executive producer businessman
Years active	1987-present
Spouse(s)	Hong Huifang ​ (m. 1992)​
Children	Tay Ying Calvert Tay
Awards	Full list
Stage name
Traditional Chinese	鄭各評
Simplified Chinese	郑各评
Hanyu Pinyin	Zhèng Gèpíng
Birth name
Traditional Chinese	鄭國平
Simplified Chinese	郑国平
Hanyu Pinyin	Zhèng Guópíng

Zheng Geping (born Edmund Tay Kok Peng; 27 May 1964) is a famous actor, producer, and businessman from Singapore. He used to be known as Zheng Guoping. He has appeared in many TV shows on MediaCorp Channel 8. He stopped working full-time for MediaCorp in 2023.

Zheng Geping's Career Journey

Zheng Geping used to be a chef and a Taekwondo teacher. He became a full-time actor in 1987 after finishing a special acting course. For a long time, he mostly played supporting roles, which are smaller parts in a show.

His hard work paid off in 2007 when he won the Best Actor award at the Star Awards 2007 for his role in the TV series Like Father, Like Daughter. After winning this award, Zheng Geping became even more popular. He won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes award for several years in a row, from 2009 to 2013.

In June 2013, Zheng Geping became a brand ambassador for a hair care company. In August 2013, he also released a health and fitness book called Star Fitness. On February 1, 2023, Zheng Geping decided to leave MediaCorp as a full-time artist.

Personal Life and Family

Zheng Geping is married to Hong Huifang, who is also a well-known artist from MediaCorp. They have two children, a daughter named Tay Ying and a son named Calvert Tay. Both of their children have also started working in the local media industry, following in their parents' footsteps.

TV Shows and Movies

Zheng Geping has acted in many television series and films throughout his career. He has played a variety of characters. He has also worked as an executive producer for some shows and movies.

Television Series

Films

Music Albums

Zheng Geping has also been part of some music albums. These are usually compilation albums, which means they feature songs from many different artists.

Compilation Albums

Awards and Nominations

Zheng Geping has won many awards throughout his career, showing how talented he is.